PLOT
After Garfield's unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, ragged alley cat Vic, he and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered lives to join Vic on a risky heist.
REVIEW
"The Garfield Movie" reimagines the popular comic strip with an origin narrative that dives into the family conflict between our beloved feline and his estranged father. Garfield was abandoned as a kitten for unclear reasons, and his journey from abandonment to adoption by a kind-hearted diner customer sets the tone for this animated story.
As the lazy, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving feline we all know, Garfield's antics are as expected. However, the film's appeal appears to be mostly directed at children under the age of 11. For those looking for a nostalgic hit, the film may fall short.
The story concentrates around Garfield's daddy issues and his father's attempt at reconciliation. Unfortunately, the jokes went flat with me. While the animation is vibrant and exciting, it does not introduce any new concepts. The animation style doesn't look extraordinary. The voice cast, which includes Chris Pratt as Garfield, gives a good performance, but the plot lacks the depth and involvement required to capture an older audience.
Despite some heartwarming moments—particularly when Garfield is adopted by his new owner—the family drama failed to touch my heart. The narrative feels undercooked, lacking the refinement that could have made this subject resonate on a more profound level.
While I am writing from an adult perspective, it is evident that the film's slapstick humor and unsophisticated heist plot may appeal to its intended youthful demographic. However, for those of us who grew up with the lasagna-loving cat, "The Garfield Movie" may not measure up to our fond recollections.
My Screen Times Score - 4
IMdb - 5.8
Rotten Tomatoes - 36% | Audience - 80%
Genre - Family/ Comedy
Rating - PG
Runtime - 1hour 41 minutes
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